Dave, Are these relays sealed? Maybe condensation froze and impeded operation.
Mike N2MS > On 01/22/2025 10:10 AM EST R. David Eagle via Topband > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > All, > I know everyone is experiencing the cold especially here in northern MI. > Last night I thought I would fire up the rig and do a few checks on my rx > antennas and noticed none of them worked! I was shocked as just a couple > weeks ago they were all working. I noticed one strange thing while switching > the antenna switch around a few times that my selections were intermittent. > Some times they would work and sometimes they wouldn't. Now, granted it was > -10 here last night but, is it really possible that the relays have been so > cold that the failed to fully actuate? The relays in the switch are your > standard automotive style rated about 10 amps. I can't say for certain the > quality of them though. Is there a particular style/brand I should consider > so I don't run in to this again? > Thanks again, > DaveKB8NNU > _________________ > Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
